Connect Childcare

Connect Childcare is a nursery management software and online learning journey tool designed to streamline administrative tasks, improve communication between nurseries and parents, and support child development. According to the vendor, it is suitable for nurseries of all sizes, from small independent settings to large multi-site organizations, and is utilized by nursery managers, administrators, practitioners in early years education, parents and guardians, childcare providers and owners, and early years educators across various industries.

Key Features

Invoicing & Finance: According to the vendor, the software allows for speedy bill runs by accurately invoicing entire sites in just minutes. It offers a grants module to save time on calculations and ensure accurate invoices. Users can view outstanding invoices, set up payment plans, or record ad-hoc payments. The software also supports in-app contactless payments for convenient and timely transactions.

Grant Funding: The system automatically allocates grant funding to eligible children, saving time on calculations and ensuring accurate invoices, as claimed by the vendor.

Registers: The software provides access to daily, weekly, or monthly registers in a range of formats, catering to different needs.

Communication: The system allows users to send bulk letters, emails, and text messages to parents directly from the platform. It also provides instant updates about a child's day to keep parents informed.

Reports: According to the vendor, the software generates a comprehensive range of reports on various aspects of the nursery, such as enquiries, debtors, and staff ratios. These reports provide accurate data for informed decision-making.

Automation: The software offers automation features for extra session bookings, registers, ratios, and invoice updates. This is said to save time and reduce manual input by linking different aspects of nursery management.

Parent Partnerships: Users can increase partnership with parents by facilitating two-way communication through direct messages. Positive updates about a child's learning, behavior, and experiences can be shared with parents.

Daily Diaries: The software allows users to log observations and create digital daily diaries using tablets, streamlining the process and saving time on paperwork.

Child & Contact Records: All relevant information about children and their contacts can be stored in one place, with easy access to child and contact records, eliminating the need for bulky folders.

iConnect Your Child Development: The software enables users to share key moments in a child's learning journey with staff and parents. It provides an accurate overview of a child's progress and development, facilitating informed assessments based on the latest early years frameworks and guidance.